GBK0
Ages 3–4
Little Champions
Movement, discipline and listening skills for pre-K kids, built around short drills and a lot of smiles.
Jacksonville
Book Free Class → GRACIE BARRA · JACKSONVILLE
Built on the mat. Proven in the cage.
World-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Jacksonville, FL — plus MMA, Kickboxing and Wrestling, from the academy that's coached 100+ professional fighters across UFC, Bellator and PFL.
PROGRAMS
Train how you want to train.
From first-step kids classes to professional fight prep, our Jacksonville academy runs a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA curriculum that scales with you — from your first day on the mat to your first cage walk.
GBK1
Ages 5–8
Kids Jiu-Jitsu I
Foundations of Gracie Barra BJJ — positions, falls, and the confidence that comes with knowing how to handle yourself.
Jacksonville
Book Free Class → GBK2
Ages 9–14
Kids Jiu-Jitsu II
Technical curriculum with live rolling, sparring rules and structured competition prep for kids ready to level up.
Jacksonville
Book Free Class → GB1
Ages 15+
Adult Jiu-Jitsu
The full Gracie Barra adult curriculum — fundamentals, advanced, and open mat. Gi and no-gi options every week.
Jacksonville
Book Free Class → GBF
Ages 15+
Women's Jiu-Jitsu
Women-only BJJ training — the full Gracie Barra curriculum taught in a focused, supportive environment built for women at any level.
Jacksonville
Book Free Class → KBX
Ages 12+
Kickboxing
Stand-up striking with technical pad work, combinations and conditioning. Built for fighters and for anyone who wants to hit things well.
Jacksonville
Book Free Class → WRS
Ages 8+
Wrestling — Applied Pressure
Folkstyle and freestyle fundamentals that make every BJJ game tougher. Taught by coaches with collegiate and pro MMA experience.
Jacksonville
Book Free Class → MEET THE HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Prof Roberto Cuartero III.
Black Belt 4th Degree. Former Marine. 20+ years on the mat. 50+ pros and amateurs coached to an 83% win rate across UFC, Bellator, and PFL.
Roberto built Gracie Barra Jacksonville to be the kind of academy he wishes he had growing up — disciplined enough to make black belts, kind enough that the seven-year-olds stay for ten years.
Meet the full roster →
WHAT MEMBERS SAY
236 reviews. 5.0 stars.
I've been taking my son here for months now. These guys know what they're doing — excellent technique, health, fitness and making it fun all at the same time.
The team could not have been more welcoming. Great professors and an ultra-clean facility.
The gym has exceeded expectations — not just top-tier coaching but an incredible community of like-minded, goal-driven individuals.
Step on the mat.
Your first class is free. We got you!